The first England vs India Test starting on 4 August in Nottingham will mark the beginning of the 2023 ICC World Test Championship cycle.

Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has ruled out retirement following the Black Caps’ victory over India in the inaugural World Test Championship.

India’s players are positive ahead of the World Test Championship final against a New Zealand side primed for the encounter.

New Zealand are third in the World Test championship after beating Pakistan 2-0 while South Africa move up to fifth on the log.

The Proteas have England on the ropes at 262 for 9 after 89 overs of play on day one of the second Test at Newlands.

The recent overhaul to the structural setup of the Proteas technical team have been much to the relief of captain Faf du Plessis.

The World Test Championship is the International Cricket Council’s latest solution to dwindling attendances and interest in the Test format.